Make-It-Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

A traditional feast with all the trimmings—for less than $10 a person!

Jan 22, 2013

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Trimmed-Down Turkey Day

This Thanksgiving meal is full of classic holiday recipes, courtesy of Rachael Ray, Jamie Oliver, and other favorite celebrity chefs—sure to impress everyone at your table.

But the best news is, this feast is low on cost (less than $10 a person!) and high on healthy, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a new turkey recipe or fresh side dish ideas, we’ve got just the thing to make your once-a year-celebration delicious.

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Rachael Ray's Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

"I especially love the flavor and aroma of fresh bay leaves with turkey. They're widely available in supermarkets now. Since the leaves are a bit woody and no fun to eat, I baste my turkey with bay-infused butter and roast the breasts right on top of the leaves, which perfumes the meat." —Rachael Ray

"This is my favorite basic stuffing. You could make it even more basic by skipping the bacon, but you know how I feel about pork fat! Regardless, the proportions have been worked out to perfection. So you'll end up with a stuffing thats not too wet and not too dry—just right!" —Emeril Lagasse

"Tangy cranberry relish is a Thanksgiving classic, and you've really got to make it fresh—it's the easiest holiday dish there is. I love the texture of figs here, but they can be left out. Don't omit any of the sugar called for in the recipe, though; cranberries aren't nearly as sweet as they look." —Bobby Flay

"This is what I like to serve instead of mashed potatoes. The sweet potato and parsnip combo might seem as if it would be too sweet, but this really works well. It's good with any poultry or braised meat. This dish captures the flavor of autumn, and you can make the whole thing ahead of time." —Mario Batali

"I think Brussels sprouts got a bum rap from the bad-cooking epidemic that seems to have swept America in the mid-twentieth century: boiling veggies for so long that they became mushy, flavorless, and colorless. When cooked properly, sprouts are wonderful, especially when paired with crisp pancetta." —Giada de Laurentiis

"With garlic, Parmesan, and lemon in the mix, you get a side dish that's indulgent enough to sit proudly on any table. And trust me, even the pickiest kid in the family will be passing his plate over for these. If undercooked, beans are squeaky, and overcooked, they're bland. You want them in the middle." —Jamie Oliver

"I love baseball. A visit to Dodger Stadium for my Food Network television show inspired me to come up with this ball-shaped version of a dessert that's literally as American as apple pie. They’re so easy because the pastry is ready-to-use egg roll skins. Serve these to your guests and you’ll hit a home run." —Wolfgang Puck

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